Plumbing Supervisor

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Mechanical Maintenance

Job Summary

Supervise inspection, repair, installation, modification, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures in heating, water and drainage systems across campus. Lead and direct identification of electrical, plumbing and safety problems applicable to installation and advise on necessary corrective action when necessary. Supervise Plumbers by performing employee-related tasks to include maintaining employee information on attendance, job performance, training and development, and procedures and methods to improve quality of work performed.

Work with outside contractors to maintain Statesboro campus domestic water system.

Responsibilities

* Establish performance and safety standards and procedures for the department

* Ensure compliance with State laws, codes, safety, and environmental standards

* Assign workload

* Supervise plumbers in installation, maintenance

* Repair of all campus water systems, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment

* Supervise maintenance and repair of campus sewer, stormwater, and domestic fixture and equipment

* Manage and approve employee time in One Usg

* Record and maintain data for required reports

* Participate in hiring, orientation, training, and performance evaluation of department employees

* Develop and/or review training programs to keep employees abreast of the latest technical information

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

* Associate Degree or equivalent combination of post-secondary/formal technical training

Other

Required Qualifications

* Basic math and computer skills

Required Experience

* Ten (10) or more years of plumbing experience

* Four (4) or more years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

* Experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

$24.12 - $30.75 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

* Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

* Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

* Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

* Ability to operate equipment standard to trade, including high pressure drain cleaning machines, rigid K-50 and 500 cable machines

* Ability…